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iOS iPhone MacAug 18, 2021Aug 19, 2021

Developer claims to have reverse-engineered Apple’s CSAM detection algorithm from iOS 14.3 [U: Apple’s response]

Apple’s CSAM detection is scheduled to launch later this year with an iOS 15 update. But a developer claims to have harvested the feature’s algorithm from iOS 14.3 He rebuilt the algorithm’s working model and posted it to GubHit to…

AirPods iPad MacAug 18, 2021

Resurgence of COVID-19 delays Apple’s shift of production from China

Rida Imran

The outbreak of the COVID-19 delta variant has disrupted Apple’s shift of production from China to Vietnam. The country has imposed tighter border controls to contain the spread of the virus. Google and Amazon’s shift out of China is also…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 18, 2021Sep 20, 2021

SharePlay will not release with iOS 15 update coming in Fall, confirms Apple

Rida Imran

The much-hyped and anticipated feature SharePlay will not be part of the iOS 15 update coming this fall. Apple confirmed the delay to developers saying the feature has been disabled in the developer beta 6 versions of iOS 15, iPadOS…

iOS iPad iPhone MacAug 17, 2021Aug 18, 2021

The new “Corellium Open Security Initiative” aims to test Apple’s CSAM related privacy and security claims

Rida Imran

A cybersecurity research firm Corellium has announced a new initiative that focuses on testing Apple’s claims of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) privacy and security. Based on rewards and free access to its platform, the “Corellium Open Security Initiative” invites…

Chrome iOS iPad iPhone Mac WindowsAug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021

Updated iCloud Password app enables Windows users to manage web passwords and more

Rida Imran

The iCloud Password app is updated to version 12.5 which now allows Windows users to manage their web passwords by updating existing passwords, adding new, search for saved passwords, and more on their Windows computers. More importantly, all the changes…

MacAug 17, 2021Aug 17, 2021

NordVPN for Mac updated with native support for M1 Apple Silicon

Asma Hussain

The wildly popular VPN service NordVPN has just announced an update to its Mac app which includes native support for Apple Silicon. Version 6.6.1 of the app now natively supports Apple Silicon Macs such as the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro,…

MacAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

MacBook’s upgrade to mini-LED display could increase its shipments by 20% – Ming-Chi Kuo

Asma Hussain

According to the new investors’ note from TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the adoption of the new mini-LED display technology for MacBook could result in a 20% growth in the laptop’s shipments for the Cupertino tech giant. Upcoming MacBook models…

AirPods Apple Watch iPad iPhone MacAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021

Apple’s Fall 2021 event: iPhone 13, iPad 9, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 and more

Asma Hussain

As Apple’s Fall 2021 event inches closer, numerous industry reports and rumors are currently circulating regarding what consumers can expect. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, via his latest Power On newsletter, the Cupertino tech giant will unveil its new flagship…

MacAug 15, 2021

macOS Monterey beta 5 features new iWork icons

Imran Hussain

Apple is working on improved icons for its iWork productivity suite of apps which includes Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. The company had revamped almost all icons in macOS Big Sur, and some of them received a lot of criticism because…

Apple TV Games iPad iPhone MacAug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021

The ‘Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls’ gothic fantasy game will debut on Apple Arcade soon

Rida Imran

Apple Arcade has announced that the “Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls” by KONAMI will be arriving on the gaming service soon. Compatible across Apple devices, the game debuted in 2019, as a soft launch in Canada but was pulled out of…